Ankit Foundation’s candlelight tribute and concert for mental health approved for Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza
June 16, 2026 | Lafayette City, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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Pushpa Toppo, founder of the Ankit Foundation, asked the Lafayette board to approve a public candlelight tribute and concert for mental health awareness in memory of her son, scheduled for Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Toppo described the foundation’s work, including an app called "Ankit's Hope" that lists local mental health resources county-by-county across Indiana, outreach to schools, and scholarships to Purdue University and IvyTech to address provider shortages. Diane Robinson was introduced as a board director accompanying Toppo.
Toppo said the event will be free and intended to reduce stigma, share resources, and provide community support. A board member moved to accept the special event request; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The event aims to raise awareness of mental health resources and connect residents with services; the foundation also described education and scholarship activities intended to broaden local provider capacity.
What comes next: The approved special event will proceed on Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza; insurance and venue logistics were discussed briefly at the meeting but not detailed on the record.
Toppo described the foundation’s work, including an app called "Ankit's Hope" that lists local mental health resources county-by-county across Indiana, outreach to schools, and scholarships to Purdue University and IvyTech to address provider shortages. Diane Robinson was introduced as a board director accompanying Toppo.
Toppo said the event will be free and intended to reduce stigma, share resources, and provide community support. A board member moved to accept the special event request; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The event aims to raise awareness of mental health resources and connect residents with services; the foundation also described education and scholarship activities intended to broaden local provider capacity.
What comes next: The approved special event will proceed on Aug. 1 at Riley Plaza; insurance and venue logistics were discussed briefly at the meeting but not detailed on the record.
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